Welcome to the dream destination in the Doon
Valley- Dehradun, the hill resort in Uttaranchal state of India.
Set amidst the Himalayas, Shivaliks, Ganges and Yamuna, Dehradun
is indeed a picture perfect hill resort.

This beautiful hill station has several attractions, many of which
are academic institutions and research centres of national importance.
The Forest Research Institute is the main centre
of research and planning in the fields of flora and fauna in India.
The Robber's Cave,

situated
on the outskirts of the city, is a famous viewpoint. Tapovan
is the place where it is believed that Guru Dronacharya (of Mahabharata)
had his ashram. Tapkeshwar Temple is dedicated
to Lord Shiva and is known for its association with Mahabharata.
Dakpatthar is a major tourist attraction opening
the visitors to the beauty of Doon Valley. The Central
Braille Press or Rashtriya Drishtibaditarth Sansthan
Bharat is the largest producer of Braille texts in India.

Dehradun also allows short trips to a number of nearby places
including Mussoorie and Sahastradhara. Each of these locations
allows you to choose between the high excitement of rugged outdoor
adventure and the meditative calm of the awe-inspiring Himalayas.

Dehradun is often used as the path to a number
of other religious locations such as Rishikesh. Not surprisingly,
a number of Yoga and meditation centers are located here. It is
said that in the Vedic times, this region was the favorite haunt
of Yogis who wanted to meditate and attain enlightenment.

Little wonder then that the grandeur and stillness
of the mountains around Dehradun continue to stir mortal souls
even today.

Dehradun - Facts at a Glance

State :

Uttaranchal

Area :

37.17 sq km

Temperature
:

16.7 °C
- 44.5° C (Summers)
5.4° C - 23.6 °C (Winters)

Rainfall :

2136.7 mm

Altitude :

695 mts

Language :

Hindi & English

Best Season:

November – December;
April – July

History of Dehradun

Dehradun has several legends attached
to it. The most popular legend has it that Guru Dronacharaya, a Brahmin
teacher of the Kauravas and Pandavas in Mahabharat and son of the mighty
river Ganges, set up his ashram or dera here. Subsequently, the Dron
Ashram came to be known as Dehradun. While in India, the British were
enthralled by the climate and the serene environment of Dehradun, and
turned it into a residential resort. They also set up several important
institutions and schools here.